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Oregon-Colorado game updates: Ducks win while rotating quarterbacks

Vernon Adams, who has played with a broken finger, not only was ineffective last week against Utah, but it was also reported this week that Adams has sickle cell trait, which can cause severe cramping, particularly when playing at high altitudes, suc

The quarterback rotation continues for Oregon as Taylor Alie returns to the game over Jeff Lockie.

Freeman again, to give Ducks lead

Royce Freeman scored his second touchdown of the game to give Oregon a 24-17 lead.

With major quarterback issues, the Ducks are relying on the running game now.

Lockie back in again

Oregon quarterback Jeff Lockie started over the injured Vernon Adams, who has a broken finger.

After struggling, Lockie was benched for Taylor Alie, a walk-on.

But with about 3 minutes left in the second quarter, Lockie returned after Alie struggled to get the offense going.

Lockie led a game-tying field goal drive, as the game is now 17-17.

Colorado kicks long FG to take lead

Colorado's Diego Gonzalez kicked a 52-yard field goal to give the Buffaloes a 17-14 lead in the second quarter.

Ducks tie it on trick play

Oregon ran a reverse passing play, with wide receiver Bralon Addison throwing a 39-yard touchdown pass to Charles Nelson to tie the game at 14-14.

Buffaloes take the lead

Colorado has scored two unanswered touchdowns to take a 14-7 lead against Oregon. The Ducks have already benched Jeff Lockie in favor of Taylor Alie, and Vernon Adams is out with a broken finger. The Ducks are in trouble.

Colorado ties the game

After turning the ball over twice and falling behind early, Colorado took advantage of a terrible Oregon punt by Ian Wheeler to drive down and tie the game at 7-7.

Lockie already benched

After struggling early, Jeff Lockie was pulled in the first quarter in favor of Taylor Alie at quarterback. Vernon Adams is out with a broken finger.

Ducks score first

Royce Freeman scored on a 29-yard touchdown run to give the Ducks a 7-0 lead. Oregon needed to get points on that possession after Colorado turned the ball over for the second time.

Careless with the ball

Jeff Lockie threw an interception in the end zone, failing to take advantage of Colorado's turnover. The quarterback struggles continue for the Ducks.

Defense steps up

Oregon linebacker Joe Walker got an interception on Colorado's first possession, putting the Ducks in the redzone.

Taj gets involved early

Taj Griffin had a carry and a catch on the first two plays of the game for the Ducks. Griffin, who is a true freshman, made his first start.

Lockie starts at QB

Jeff Lockie gets the start at quarterback for Oregon. The Ducks get one first down on the opening drive, but end up punting.

Weather delays kickoff

Kickoff for the Ducks' game against Colorado is being delayed because of weather in Boulder, Colorado.

Expect Jeff Lockie to start

Expect Jeff Lockie to start at quarterback for Oregon tonight against Colorado. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Vernon Adams, who has played with a broken finger, not only was ineffective last week against Utah, but it was also reported this week that Adams has sickle cell trait, which can cause severe cramping, particularly when playing at high altitudes, such as Boulder, Colorado.